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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening
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as in to commit
to obligate by prior agreement
we can't go to the dance because we're already engaged to attend a piano recital
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as in to employ
to provide with a paying job
the wealthy couple are looking to engage a handyman to take care of the estate
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as in to hire
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
my sister and her boyfriend have engaged a chauffeured limousine for the prom
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Recent Examples of engage
So, the veteran forward was not going to engage on that subject.
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Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 14 May 2025
He is known for his engaging storytelling and commitment to delivering impactful news coverage.
—Alecia Reid, CBS News, 4 May 2025
Mercury Having worked as a biomedical research assistant in labs across three countries, Jenny excels at translating complex scientific concepts – ranging from medical breakthroughs and pharmacological discoveries to the latest in nutrition – into engaging, accessible content.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
According to police, the teens were arrested around 3 a.m. and charged with engaging police in pursuit, interfering with an officer/resisting, third-degree burglary, second-degree criminal trespass, conspiracy to commit larceny of a motor vehicle and second-degree criminal trover.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2025
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Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 14 May 2025
He is known for his engaging storytelling and commitment to delivering impactful news coverage.
—Alecia Reid, CBS News, 4 May 2025
Mercury Having worked as a biomedical research assistant in labs across three countries, Jenny excels at translating complex scientific concepts – ranging from medical breakthroughs and pharmacological discoveries to the latest in nutrition – into engaging, accessible content.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
According to police, the teens were arrested around 3 a.m. and charged with engaging police in pursuit, interfering with an officer/resisting, third-degree burglary, second-degree criminal trespass, conspiracy to commit larceny of a motor vehicle and second-degree criminal trover.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engage
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Take a class, join a book club, volunteer with a school or nonprofit, join an exercise group, find activities that interest you and give an opportunity to socialize with others.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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After the George Floyd protests of 2020, Akil noticed an increase of young Black people talking about the microaggressions in their private, white institutions, which shocked and interested her in equal measure.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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Major cities like New York were already facing frightening death tolls that climbed higher each day—but that’s not what Eddington is about.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
17 May 2025
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In violation of a California law ensuring public beach access, the upscale property faces a fine of up to $11,250 per day, according to the state.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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One episode was based on a study by Harvard psychiatrist Felton Earls showing that kids exposed to gunfire were more likely to commit violence.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Evans said in a January news release that Maryland athletics is set to take on $25 million in new expenses starting this fall because of the university pledging to commit the full allotment of $20.5 million to revenue sharing, which Smith repeated Thursday.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
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Boards that print just enough to avoid litigation but not enough to foster trust employ the same playbook.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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According to the company, Six Flags America currently employs 70 full-time associates, who will be eligible for severance and other benefits.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2025
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Offseason moves: Chicago’s biggest move was hiring former Detroit offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, known as one of the brightest young offensive minds in the game.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Veteran journalist and programmer Fionnuala Halligan has been hired as the Red Sea Film Festival’s Director of International Programmes.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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Now Welcoming Digital Nomads — What to Know Before Going From the moment travelers step onboard, they’re immersed in the essence of New Zealand.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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On the repeatability of wrinkling topography patterns in the fingers of water immersed human skin Extreme Mechanics Letters.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Sutton and Rogers met before her murder and are believed to have slept together.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The show is set to give the music competition reality genre the Love is Blind treatment by forming a pop group without the members meeting face-to-face.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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But Atkins also felt the impact that the transfer portal has had on recruiting, particularly for incoming freshmen.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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She’s unexpectedly recruited by the brilliant but reclusive Fujitani to join Tenblank, where their rise to fame is complicated by personal secrets and industry challenges.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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“Engage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engage. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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